Update your Apple TV automatically

You can set your Apple TV to automatically install new updates when they're available. Just go to Settings > System > Software Updates and turn on Automatically Update.

To update the software automatically on Apple TV (2nd or 3rd generation), go to Settings > General > Update Software and turn on Update Automatically.

Get help

If you can’t update your Apple TV, make sure that you’re connected to a Wi-Fi or Ethernet network.

If the progress bar for the update appears stuck or paused, don’t unplug your Apple TV. Allow more time for the update to complete. If you've been waiting for more than an hour, contact Apple Support before you restart or unplug or Apple TV.

If there is an issue during the update, you might see a message that asks you to Erase All Settings or Restart. Try the Restart option first. If you see the same message again, select Erase All Settings.